Guest patgam Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Sending good thoughts for Merlin & Kerry! Keep us posted. Pat G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dragontearz Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Sending good thoughts for Merlin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvhounds2 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Sending good thoughts & prayers for Merlin. Get all better Sweetie! Hugs for you, Kerry. Quote Barb, Mom to Grey's Tickertape & Grey's McCarthy.Always missing: Wizzie and Desi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Kerry, so sorry to see Merlin has been experiencing this. Hope you had good results from the vet visit and that he will be on the mend quickly. Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share Posted April 8, 2011 Thanks everyone it breaks my heart to see my wizard like this but I'm trying to stay rational (not that easy after getting no sleep last night). We were at the vet's when they opened, Merlin's (grey-savvy) vet Dr. Katie Xan see him at 10am. We are a home now buy will be heading back out in 30 minutes. Merlin pooped more blood outside the vet's, and a few minutes ago on the couch, poor baby. He pooped himself too, just now, I've been trying to clean him up and doing a horrible job. I've never seen him this bad. As I told Amber on the phone this morning, I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw all that blood shooting out of his rear end Thank you for your continued good thoughts... Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidisMum Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Kerry please let me know if there is anything you need. I'm not far away. Hopefully Dr. Katie can get him fixed up quickly. Quote Christine- Mum to Betty (Nitro Ugly Betty), Hannah (Rj Have I Told U) and missing Heidi (Sendahl Eve) 04/21/2005-06/19/2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychip1 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I was just about to post the same about Dustin! Gurgly stomach, non-interest in food. Hasn't gotten the bloody diarreah yet....but I know it's coming...he has the same symptoms every one or two months. In the past the vet has thought it's a bug, but I am going to bring a sample today to have another fecal done. Give Merlin a hug from all of us!! Quote Robin, EZ (Tribal Track), JJ (What a Story), Dustin (E's Full House) and our beautiful Jack (Mana Black Jack) and Lily (Chip's Little Miss Lily) both at the BridgeThe WFUBCC honors our beautiful friends at the bridge. Godspeed sweet angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Robin, what does your vet do when this happens? Flagyl fixes Soul right up, but we haven't had this happen since I relented and started keeping him on the all I/D diet. Before, everytime I tried to put him back on 'regular' food he would start bleeding internally again and have to go back on the Flagyl. His first sign of relapse was always gurgly tummy as well. We gave up on stool samples since they never showed anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychip1 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Robin, what does your vet do when this happens? Flagyl fixes Soul right up, but we haven't had this happen since I relented and started keeping him on the all I/D diet. Before, everytime I tried to put him back on 'regular' food he would start bleeding internally again and have to go back on the Flagyl. His first sign of relapse was always gurgly tummy as well. We gave up on stool samples since they never showed anything. Yes...she puts him on the Metronodiazole (which I guess is Flagyl) and it does help. I am suspect that he needs an I/D diet. It's happened too often for it to simply be him picking up a virus or infection. What's wierd is that there are certain foods that he wants....he won't eat his breakfast or his biscuits, but when I pulled out a piece of plain cheese he looked ravenous. Obviously, I don't want to give him much of anything right now. Wondering if Merlin is in the same boat. Quote Robin, EZ (Tribal Track), JJ (What a Story), Dustin (E's Full House) and our beautiful Jack (Mana Black Jack) and Lily (Chip's Little Miss Lily) both at the BridgeThe WFUBCC honors our beautiful friends at the bridge. Godspeed sweet angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dex95lucy Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Kerry, I keep checking back for updates. Know that so many of us across the country are praying that this will be resolved easily and fast. How scary for all of you, though. :hope Bancroft and sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Sounds like he is Hope he doesn't have to be hospitalized like Soul was . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest momofevie Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Sending good thoughts for Kerry and Merlin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 (edited) Oh no! I didn't come on last night and am just seeing all this. So worried about the wizard, but at least he's in good hands now, and I know you have Amber to lean on who has so much experience with this. I'll be checking in frequently! Just to add for anyone who might find it reassuring information, Beth is now on all I/D like Soul, at least for the time being (not due to HGE, but what has probably been a chronic low-grade pancreatitis we finally -- fortunately! -- diagnosed a month ago). Despite my reservations, I have to say she is doing wonderfully on it -- loves it, has plenty of energy, has good (much smaller!) poop, and it's made her coat unbelievably silky. So don't be afraid if your vet wants him to go on it when the acute phase of this passes. Edited April 8, 2011 by PrairieProf Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Kerry I feel just awful about what Merlin is going through. Please consider giving him Manuka honey in addition to what your vet prescribes for him. It has been proven to be effective in treating IBD and has shown to help in cases of colitis and Chron's (sp?) disease. It could very well make the difference between having to not keep him on foods like I/D long term. I will be keeping you and the Wizard in my thoughts and hoping for a quick recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Oh no! I didn't come on last night and am just seeing all this. So worried about the wizard, but at least he's in good hands now, and I know you have Amber to lean on who has so much experience with this. I'll be checking in frequently! Just to add for anyone who might find it reassuring information, Beth is now on all I/D like Soul, at least for the time being (not due to HGE, but what has probably been a chronic low-grade pancreatitis we finally -- fortunately! -- diagnosed a month ago). Despite my reservations, I have to say she is doing wonderfully on it -- loves it, has plenty of energy, has good (much smaller!) poop, and it's made her coat unbelievably silky. So don't be afraid if your vet wants him to go on it when the acute phase of this passes. Hi Anne I was wondering how Beth was doing on the I/D. So glad to hear it's agreeing with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Just heard from Kerry . . . . Merlin needs to stay at the vets for the afternoon (and possibly the night ) and receive fluids. Suspected HGE, like we all thought. She is on her way home now to get some rest but she wanted me to extend HUGE thanks to everyone for all the good thoughts and wishes We all know how much she loves her Wizard. She goes back at five to pick him up and/or see if he needs to be transferred to the E-vet for the night. Please keep those good thoughts coming that that is KNOT the case and he will be able to go home tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Just seeing this now. All good thoughts for Merlin from central New Jersey. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 poor Merlin and poor Kerry! Sending good thoughts that he will be able to come home tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBass Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Just catching up on this...Kerry, I hope you can get some rest while the vet cares for Merlin. Poor sweethearts...both of you. Sending warm healing thoughts for Merlin. I hope he'll be home with you tonight. --Lucy Quote Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 :grouphug Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Here's hoping the best for Merlin! Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Ohh, eemmm, ggeee. Not the Wizard.........no, no, no.............not the Wizard! Sending boat loads of prayers up the right coast for Merlin. Hope the HGE resolves itself quickly so he can get home and supervise Sagan! Sending hugs, too! Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest patgam Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Amber, thank you for the update on Merlin. We certainly will keep him in our thoughts and hope that he can come home today. Pat G, Bell Walker & Bugsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespet Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 More prayers and hugs coming. Hoping the Wizard is home soon! Quote http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/mtbucket/siggies/Everyday-2.jpgJane - forever servant to the whims and wishes of Maggie (L's Magnolia of JCKC) and Sam the mutt pup.[/b] She's classy, sassy and a bit smart assy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Poor Merlin. The fluids should perk him up and the Flagyl hopefully kick the poop out of the problem! (sorry ). You rest Kerry, I know he's going to be okay now. It'll feel strange not having him at home I know. Hugs to Merlin k? Quote Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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